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Ancient salt-production complex in Bulgaria's Provadia offers Open Day for visitors

published on 9/21/25 7:05 AM

Photo: Prehistoric salt production and urban center Provadia-Solnitsata

This year, the team exploring the Provadia-Solnitsata archaeological complex is organizing an Open Day on September 22. A new visitor route has been prepared through the complex of the most ancient salt-producing and urban center in Europe.

Archaeologists study the production complex of Provadia-Solnitsata, which operated millennia ago
“European Salt Heritage Route” outlines new tourism opportunities for the saltworks at Provadia

Those wishing to visit the "first mint" on European lands will be able to explore the archaeological site and hear interesting facts about salt production in late prehistory, about the emergence and development of the settlement. A children's corner will be organized for the youngest visitors.

Admission is free.

Photos: Facebook /Prehistoric salt-production and urban center Provadia-Solnitsata (archive)

Edited by Vessela Krasteva
English publication: R. Petkova

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